Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras)
Headquarters: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Petrobras is a Brazilian multinational corporation in the petroleum industry, involved in the conversion of the Riograndense Oil Refinery into a biorefinery and co-processing pyrolysis bio-oil from eucalyptus biomass. They also partnered with COPPE/UFRJ for a plastic pyrolysis pilot plant.
Company Overview
| Role | Plant Operator |
|---|---|
| Status | Commissioning |
| Founded | 1953 |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Region | South America |
| Feedstock Types | BiomassPlastics |
| Products & Output | Pyrolysis OilCircular Raw Materials |
Plant Locations (2)
| City | Country | Commissioned | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande | Brazil | 2026 | Commissioning |
| Ilha do Fundão, Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | — | Operational |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
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| LinkedIn Profile | |
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